Guide to Congenital Heart Disease

A Guide to Congenital Heart Defects

Congenital heart defects are structural abnormalities of the heart present at birth. These defects can involve the heart’s walls, valves, arteries, veins, and a combination.  CHD may range from simple defects to complex conditions requiring immediate medical intervention. Some of the most common types of CHD include Atrial septal defect (ASD),  Ventricular septal defect (VSD), …

Balloon Angioplasty Safe and Effective Treatment for Heart Blockage

Balloon Angioplasty – Safe and Effective Treatment for Heart Blockage

Heart blockage is the leading cause of heart disease-related deaths in India, accounting for about 68% of all deaths due to cardiovascular diseases.  Heart blockage is a serious health condition affecting people in India and worldwide. It is the most common cardiovascular disease resulting in narrowing or blockage of coronary arteries due to plaque build-up, …

10 Myths and facts about knee Replacement Surgery

10 Myths And Facts About Knee Replacement Surgery

Over 15 crore Indians suffer from one or other kind of knee-related problem, and most of them are over 50. In addition, about 4 crore patients require Total Knee Replacement (TKR) surgery. While knee-related problems are on the rise in India, people continue to live with the pain rather than considering knee replacement surgery because …